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Iran's Latest Nuclear Surprise
The state of Iran's nuclear program remains in question, despite their continued rhetoric of transparency. The peaceful use of their nuclear program also remains suspect.
Sep 28, 2009
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Curt Guillory
UN Passes Nuclear Disarmament Resolution
The United Nations Security Council, unanimously passed an anti-proliferation resolution calling on all states to rid themselves of their nuclear weapons.
Sep 24, 2009
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Allison McNeely
Gaza Strip War Crimes
A United Nations fact-finding mission says both sides in the three-week conflict in Gaza likely committed war crimes and perhaps crimes against humanity.
Sep 15, 2009
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Rupert Taylor
UN Hague Convention Frequently Violated
Punishment should be given to those nations, like Brazil, who frequently breach their obligation under the United Nations (UN) international treaty.
Sep 8, 2009
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Julie Maggiacomo Carrera
Singapore Overdue on Ratifying Hague Convention
The recent Periodic Report submitted to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) confirms the open intention to ratify the Hague Convention.
Aug 25, 2009
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Julie Maggiacomo Carrera
UNESCO World Heritage Selection Criteria
Based on current guidelines, a site must be of outstanding universal value and meet at least one of 10 criteria to be included on the list of World Heritage Sites.
Aug 22, 2009
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Erin De Santiago
Religious Leaders in UN Unite for Global Peace
This must be long overdue. Leaders of the United Nations are pulling their efforts together to include all nations and religions to the journey to achieve world peace.
Jun 28, 2009
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Marivir Montebon
UNHRC Vote - A Clash of Civilizations?
With the support of Asian, African and Latin America nations, voting at the special session of the UNHRC vindicated Sri Lanka in its successful war against terrorism.
May 31, 2009
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Sanjiva Wijesinha
UNESCO and the World Heritage Sites
A look into a UN organization working to preserve sites of historical and cultural significance; as well as educate mankind across the globe in order to unify the world.
May 29, 2009
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Jennifer Gittins
Why Fear U.S. Ratification of UN Convention?
The 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) treaty is just around the corner in November.
May 6, 2009
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Julie Maggiacomo Carrera
UN Fails to Pass Zimbabwe Economic Sanctions
Security Council fails to adopt sanctions against Zimbabwe leadership China and the Russian Federation cast negative votes, that veto the sanctions.
Jul 12, 2008
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Andrew Woolford
Potential Biofuel Problems
The UN Commission on Sustainable Development looks at biofuels and sees potential problems along with the benifits of energy independance and reducing carbon emmissions.
Jun 22, 2007
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Patrick J Coyle
International Women's Day
March 8th signifies a day for Women that is celebrated around the world.
Mar 7, 2007
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Judy Stafford
Aboriginal Rights, CERD Findings
Has there been any improvement in Australian Aboriginal rights since the UN condemned Australia's racism and descrimination record nearly ten years ago?
Jun 13, 2006
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Woorama
Australia On UN's Black List
Since 1999, the Australian Government has been on CERD's agenda of urgent business, but the government has categorically failed to acknowledge this.
May 13, 2006
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Woorama
